School of Historical European Martial Arts

Blood and Iron Martial Arts is one of the world's leading schools in western martial arts. The primary focus is on producing quality fighters trained in Historical European Martial Arts or HEMA for short.

OUR PROGRAMS
ONLINE CLASSES

News & Updates

Blood & Iron Victoria and Burnaby Locations are Closed


BUT... Our QUALICUM BEACH location is accepting new members!

For those of you who are too far away to train with us in person we are continuing our online program.


For more information please email us info@bloodandiron.ca

School of Historical European Martial Arts

Blood and Iron Martial Arts is one of Canada’s leading schools in western martial arts. The primary focus is on producing quality fighters trained in Historical European Martial Arts or HEMA for short.

We are now offering online classes during this public health crisis.
OUR PROGRAMS
ONLINE CLASSES
Regular classes include instruction as well as coached sparring with internationally recognized HEMA practitioners. Students can expect to use a longsword, rapier, dussack, and singlestick regularly, while sometimes being treated to new weapons or schools of thought. Newcomers of all fitness and experience levels are always welcome.

Online class membership

Train with us from anywhere in the world. Our online classes are open to anyone with an interest in HEMA. They are live, not recorded videos, conducted over Zoom.  We cater to all levels of instruction and have a continual uptake so you can join any time. Send us an email for more details.
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In person classes

Our Qualicum Beach location is accepting new members. A trial class is available for $25.  Our introductory lesson is designed to acquaint you with the weapons, concepts, and techniques we teach here at Blood and Iron. If you decide to continue we will put the intro fee towards your first months membership.
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Stage and
Screen

Combing both his training and experience Thomas Potter’s current focus is to better historical martial arts in theatre and film. Thomas is well known for his film and theatre choreography, is a classically trained actor, noted fight choreographer, and as an experienced member of the stunt community. If you are looking to improve your stage and screen combat skills, Blood and Iron has you covered.
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One of Canada’s Leading Schools in Western Martial Arts

Blood and Iron Martial Arts will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to fight with multiple historical weapons. Whether you’re looking for casual fitness or competition level training, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Come train with us today!
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